Present Position: Director of Quality & Risk ManagementType of Position: Clinical LeaderEducation: DNP, Western Kentucky University; MSN, Bellarmine University and BSN, University of LouisvilleProfessional Organizational Activities:member of the KNA Government Affairs Cabinet and has served as past president of the KNA Heartland Chapter.

Statement: As a recent member of the Government Affairs Cabinet, I believe the Professional Practice Cabinet would allow me to extend my leadership scope and skills. The responsibility of this cabinet supports nurses practicing in Kentucky. I humbly request your vote and, if elected, I will proudly represent the KNA.

Megan Carter, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, PCCN-CMC, CNML

Present Position:Director of NursingType of Position: Clinical LeaderEducation: University of Texas at Arlington, BSN and MSNProfessional Organizational Activities:Co-President, KNA River City Chapter (2017); member of Member-At-Large KNA Ethics and Human Rights Committee; KONL member (Ohio Valley District).Statement:I have witnessed first-hand the incredible

impact that nurses can have through professional organization efforts. It was an honor and privilege to be a part of the River City Chapter leadership where I was inspired by the strong voices of our members. If elected, I would contribute to the continued impact of our profession at the local and state levels to ensure our patients and community are strongly represented. Nurses should have a strong voice at every decision-making table because we are the ultimate advocates for our patients and their families.

Portia Steele, MS, BSN, RN

Present Position:Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, RNFAType of Position:Clinical LeaderEducation: Indiana University Southeast, BSN and MSN; pursuing a doctorate from the University of Louisville; Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in Kentucky and Indiana.Professional Organizational Activities: Member of KNA, past member of the Indiana Nurses Association; NSNA

past presenter and Kentucky Coalition of Nurse Practitioners and Nurse Midwives.Campaign Statement:What I lack in experience I make up for in enthusiasm. While I am inexperienced in association/policy roles but have held countless other leadership roles and am very passionate about serving the members of KNA.